Wisdom Verses
Scripture from Proverbs, Psalms, and beyond on seeking God's wisdom in all aspects of life.
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Wine {is} a mocker, strong drink {is} raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
{It is} an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
Counsel in the heart of man {is like} deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge {are} a precious jewel.
{Every} purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
The righteous {man} wisely considereth the house of the wicked: {but God} overthroweth the wicked for {their} wickedness.
The man that wandereth out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead.
{There is} treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.
A wise {man} scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.